[itp: STAKEOUT]

[getintomyplants]

[just before dusk, plants started moving closer around the barn known as La Grange. by the time it's dark, they've all settled themselves down into inconspicuous clumps. just kind of hanging out. you know, like you do.

someone who was particularly wary might notice that everything seems a little quieter than normal. but otherwise, just your average plant-filled night in camp.]

Comments

[getintomyplants]

[why do you suck so much sometimes :(]

If I come over there, are you going to try to hurt me?

[apainintheneck]

... No.

[getintomyplants]

[watching her for a loooooooong moment and then, yes, coming cautiously closer. and equally cautiously - and slowly - reaching for the washcloth]

[apainintheneck]

[letting her do whatever. as long as you're not siccing vines on me, we're cool]

[getintomyplants]

[the most difficult vampire :( nevertheless, dabbing at the blood remarkably gently]

[apainintheneck]

[sighing and closing her eyes a bit, reflexively]

[getintomyplants]

[every movement is soft and careful...]

You need to sleep.

[apainintheneck]

Later.

[getintomyplants]

I could promise not to harm you.

[apainintheneck]

You could.

[getintomyplants]

It wouldn't make a difference, would it.

[apainintheneck]

I don't know. You are here, after all.

[getintomyplants]

You were the one who kept me out.

[apainintheneck]

Only to prove a point.

[getintomyplants]

Consider it proven.

[apainintheneck]

I will.

[getintomyplants]

And don't you dare do that again.

[apainintheneck]

Don't make me.

[getintomyplants]

[reaching out to touch Sophie-Anne's mouth, still gentle]

I didn't.

[apainintheneck]

Hmm.

[getintomyplants]

[okay we're not fighting any more right

so leaning in very slowly to see if kisses are okay probably will not equal murder

right?]

[apainintheneck]

[yes, good

hope i don't get blood on you]

[getintomyplants]

[of all the people you could be kissing, Ivy's the least likely to care about blood, seriously]

[apainintheneck]

[excellent]

[getintomyplants]

[but - BUT - sooner or later:]

The plants will watch over you while you sleep.